Hawker's, a popular Orlando-based Asian fusion restaurant serving street-inspired gourmet dishes, plans to open its second Jacksonville area location in Neptune Beach at 241 Atlantic Boulevard. Tailored to the Beaches environment, this bar-centric location will include an Asian-themed craft cocktail menu and 50 microbrew selections. Currently, their location in Riverside's Five Points, only serves beer and wine. The Atlantic Beach location will become the popular eatery's fourth location in Florida. However, at least six more locations could be coming over the next 24 months.

Recently opened JaxSpice bills itself as Jacksonville Beach's first Indian restaurant. Located in the former World of Beer space at 311 Third Street N #104, the restaurant specializes in authentic India cuisine in an upscale modern setting. Exposing guests to exotic Indian culture, traditions, and flavors, the restaurant also features a full bar larger than any Indian restaurant in town with more than 100 wines.